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mirably adapted for the purpose. The country 

 round Shrewsbury is extremely picturesque. The 

 course is on Bicton Heath, about 2 miles west 

 of the town ; it is rather oval, and one mile 

 and one hundred and eighty five yards in circum- 

 ference, with a straight run in, of nearly half a mile, 

 and a little hill between the last turn and the dis- 

 tance. The races take place about the middle of 

 September, and continue three or four days. 



First day. — The Whitehall Stakes of 10 sovs. 

 each, with 50 sovs. added by the Race Committee ; 

 a mile and a half. To close and name the 1st. of 

 September. 



The Tankerville Stakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft. 

 and 5 only if declared on or before the 1st. of Sep- 

 tember, with 25 sovs. added by the Race Com- 

 mittee. To close on the 10th of August, on or 

 before which day the horses are to be named to 

 Messrs. Weatherby, London, or to Mr. Clay, 

 Shrewsbury ; weights to be declared by Messrs. 

 Weatherby, on the 20th of August ; the second 

 horse to save his stake. Three to remain in, or no 

 race"; two miles. 



The St. Leger Stake, of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft. 

 for three yrs. old, colts 8st. 41b, and fillies 8st. 21b. 

 a mile and a quarter. 



The Innkeepers' Purse added to a Sweepstakes of 

 5 sovs. each for all ages; mares and geldings 

 allowed[31b ; heats, a mile and a quarter. To close 

 and name at the time of entry for the plates. 



